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The Unique USB Aquarium

Raunek Kantharia — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 14:05:12 +0000

Why not brighten, lighten and enliven your work environs? Bid good bye to grey walls, grey carpeting and sterile work spaces, with flickering fluorescent lighting, all deigned to crush your spirit. But you can’t just walk out of a well paying job just because the surroundings depress you. Of course, you do have commitments and bills to pay , so you walk in and out of your office feeling a little dead inside with each passing day.Even though you would love to brighten up your workspace, regulations might be against doing so. Haven’t you ever wondered as to if only there could be some power source that no one would complain about , you could have taken steps to redo your work space.? Well, you can do so now! You can opt for a nice pencil cup with a bright LED light to lighten up your work space brightly, and it would be powered solely by USB. But no! You would find it boring and staid and unappealing. Well, how would you react to a nice clock and calendar and temperature sensor? You find it a wee mite better but not just the right thing for you. How about sounds of nature that is infinitely soothing to your frayed nerves? You must be wondering whether you are imagining all this but there’s yet more to come.

You can have all this plus a very real fish tank where you can have a couple of aquatic buddies with you while you work. Amazing isn’t it? Here’s a low voltage USB fish tank, the USB Fishquarium that operates entirely out of your computer’s built in USB power. You just have to plug it in, fill it with water, drop a couple of white loud minnows and watch in fascination as they swim and dart about , frolicking to their heart’s content on your desk. You can have a couple of beta fish if you just want more sedate floating and less of frolicking by your aquatic buddies.

Voila! you have infused life into an otherwise unenthusiastic and depressing work environ. Feel empowered while you watch your fish swim about. But then, don’t forget to feed them.

This USB Fishquarium can be powered by the USB Power connector. It is in fact a multi function pen holder too. It emanates nature sounds and is equipped with multi color interior lights. This USB power supply has an adjustable overhead light too. It also has under-gravel filtration system and a low voltage pump.

The USB Fishquarium doubles up as an LCD calendar with time and date, week and temperature. What’s more, it has an alarm clock with snooze feature and a count down time. The pack includes gravel and decorative plastic plants. You will have to get the fish yourself. The clock and calendar needs three AA batteries to make this device functional. One can buy this USB at the price of $39.99 only.

If you wish to get innovative with the seating arrangement, you can rely on Jellio Cupcake Table – Cupcake Seat and Innovative Coffee Bench.

Rad Blaster is a Three in One USB Gadget

Christi — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:45:59 +0000

It is always nice to have those multi functional gadgets which can be used as several things at the same time, instead of

carrying three or four different gadgets which serve one purpose. But it is even better when the best of the simple everyday

use gadgets are combined into one gadget, just like this Rad Blaster which is an MP3 player and recorder, a mini Boombox

and a Flash Drive all combined into one, and it is the first device of its kind, priced at $59.99

Rad blaster has a 1.1 inch OLED screen, can play all audio formats, store files in a 2 GB built-in-memory and microphone,

plus a record switch. The best thing about RAD is that it is rechargeable, so you can have it on the go and keep using it all

the time. Take a look at this video to know more about the Rad blaster…

It is always nice to have those multi-functional gadgets which can be used as several things at the same time, instead of carrying three or four different gadgets which serve one purpose. But it is even better when the best of the simple everyday use gadgets are combined into one gadget, just like this Rad Blaster which is an MP3 player and recorder, a mini Boombox and a Flash Drive all combined into one, and it is the first device of its kind, priced at $59.99.

Rad blaster has a 1.1 inch OLED screen, can play all audio formats, store files in a 2 GB built-in-memory and microphone, plus a record switch. The best thing about RAD is that it is rechargeable, so you can have it on the go and keep using it all the time. Take a look at this video to know more about the Rad blaster…

If you are looking at music gadgets then you should definitely check out the K-box speakers and the Polpettek Multimedia Player.

Via: Beststuff

Lisco: A USB Snake Bracelet Concept

Gabriela — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:15:05 +0000

A lot of computer peripherals these days inspire our witty designers to make accessories that not only make an excellent fashion statement but also suggest geeks are not ugly stinking creatures. A USB cellphone charging wrist accessory, hailed as Lisco, was probably born out of the same idea.

Laurent Hongisto is the designer behind this USB snake which is not only a portable charging solution but also a trendy bracelet. It is basically an arty replacement to the Data Cable we use for syncing out phones with our computers, so you can transfer audio and video files while the exhausted phone battery inhales some power from your laptop. Its usage is not restricted to phones alone; you could also it to connect your portable HDDs and makes use of your files there.

Lisco is actually a flexible USB cord that has a piece of colored leather veil around it. The USB plug sticking out from one of the ends is turn off for me. If only the whole thing could be disguised by means of zipper of something, it would have looked flawless and less crude. Also, cell phones of different brands and HDDs don’t have standard jack for pushing in the USB cable, so I wonder if it’s equipped to tackle this problem. No points for guessing this is just a concept and still has a long way to go before it can be materialized.

For more Geeky Fashion accessories check out the Enigma USB Fashion Pen Drive Pendant, the Apple USB Flash Drive Necklace and Dyson Conceptual Power Bracelet.

Your Surroundings Will Smell Great with this Apple USB Air Ionizer

Kavita — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:31:12 +0000

Everyone wants to spend time in nice smelling surroundings, and this Apple shaped air ionizer will let you do just that, as the ionizers is powered by USB and can be used to make the area around your desk smell great. The idea is simple, this device just purifies the air around you by ionizing it. Using an essential oil will go a long way to make you relax while you’re at work or at home.

I’m not too sure why it is shaped like an apple, but I do know that it has an effective radius of 10 m, which means that it is fairly powerful for something that is powered by USB. It works by releasing negative ions, which reduce the availability of a growth environment for mold and bacteria that cause bad odor. It has an activated carbon filter, a large concentration of negative ions and a TiO2 photocatalyst that work together to filter the air and provide a clean environment for you.

When you buy two apple ionizers, it will cost you only $15 per piece, and there are some other great deals for buying 3 or more pieces.

Product Via: [7gadgets]

This is a simple plug and play air purifier, you just connect the CVFR-K44 to your computers USB port and it starts instantly working. Then if you choose, add a drop of scented oil onto the cotton filter to get some fresh smell at the same time your work air is being cleaned.

Through the release of negative ions, this unit reduces the growth environment necessary for bacteria and molds, thereby making the air around your desk cleaner and safer. This Apple USB air purifier combines TiO2 photocatalyst, activated carbon filter and high concentration negative ions to adsorb harmful gas, smoke, dust, particulate and volatile organic compound to filter them out from the air or drop them to the floor in an inactive and harmless state.

The Heart USB HUB

Christi — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 08:40:48 +0000

The best and the most lovable shape in the world – the heart shape, especially for the ladies. Though they do look like cute, heart-shaped pendants, they are actually heart shaped USB hubs with four ports, that can be used. Take a closer look…

There you have it, the best USB hub any girl can have. It is trendy, looks extremely glamorous and colorful. It is a USB 2.0 hub, and is also compatible with 1.1, functional with all the operating systems. I would definitely like to have one of these USB 4 port hub hearts, which weigh just 35 g. Wouldn’t you?

If you are a Heart lover, then you may also enjoy the Heart USB Necklace that is a practical fashion necklace.

Product Via: Geeky-gadgets

Barbie Doll USB Flash Drive is a Little Scary

Dana — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:48:13 +0000

Most girls have passed the Barbie Doll phase, but no matter how old they are, they still love seeing the familiar doll resurface, as seen in this scary but practical USB Flash Drive.

This Barbie doll may not be a collectible like the Birds Movie Barbie Doll or as elegant as the Barbie MP3 Player, but it is still a Barbie doll nonetheless. With its head being removable, a USB drive is accessible to provide storage for all your secret files and backups.

Now you could carry a Barbie Doll with you not just to show your love for the infamous girl toy but also to have access to your most important files that you want with you on a daily basis.

Via: SanrioTown

Female and Male USB Necklace Jewlery

Dana — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:31:40 +0000

There are many different USB Flash Drives out there and also many wearable USB necklaces, but this set offers some with the Female and Male symbols to share your geekiness with your loved one.

The Platinum Female and Male symbol USB necklaces by Sempercura are beautifully made and could easily pass as elegant jewelry necklaces for passerby. The different capacities range from 2Gb to 16Gb and also can be purchased individually if you so wish, although it is cheaper as a set, with prices beginning at $49.99.

If you are looking for other wearable gadgets, then the Keyboard Earrings, the limited edition USB pendant or the MP3 necklace could more than suffice.

Juicy Couture Pink USB Computer Keyboard

Gabriela — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 23:47:50 +0000

Juicy Couture did make big news for their infamous sweatpants that had names written across the ass area. This has left many craving for more. But suprisingly they stepped into the geeky world of mean machines which already has many players with its pink USB keyboard. I am sure the makers in no way have any inferiority complex.

Coming to the bubble-gum pink keyboard, it has got some really cool features. It’s made of silicone which allows you to just fold it and stash it in your backpack. Juicy has stuck to its old English lettering for the keys and supports both Mac and PC, so no issues in the compatibility department. $45 is way too much for a keyboard, but interesting things do come with a price.

Via CraziestGadgets

Pink Heart USB Necklace

Dana — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:14:47 +0000

Women love jewelry and they also love the shape of a heart, and this is another version that combines both with a third feature which is a USB flash drive to keep Women productive in today’s fast paced world.

As a USB Necklace, this is a great gift that truly could keep on giving by granting a USB gadget that can be used every single day. The additional bonus is that it is within a cute Pink Heart necklace that could be worn easily around your neck and never be forgotten. In addition, who ever gets it for you can always be with you, and instead of having a picture inside an opening heart necklace, you could now store all your images inside the whooping 4GB storage capacity.

This particular heart is also fairly inexpensive, running for only $14.99 at SourcingMap. For that price alone, such a USB flash drive is good, but with the extra love..it cannot be denied.